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Fishing in British Columbia

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Top fishing waters in British Columbia

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Deer Lake

British Columbia, Canada

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Shannon Lake

British Columbia, Canada

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Elk Lake

British Columbia, Canada

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Thetis Lake

British Columbia, Canada

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Langford Lake

British Columbia, Canada

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Beaver Lake

British Columbia, Canada

4.3
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Top fish species caught in British Columbia

Trout
Trout
Bass
Bass
Salmon
Salmon
Perch
Perch
Pike
Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish
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Biggest catches in British Columbia

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Smallmouth bass

Columbia River

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Largemouth bass

Glen Lake

18 in · 3 lb 6 oz

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Northern pike

Tea Creek

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Yellow perch

Yellow Lake

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Largescale sucker

Tea Creek

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Largescale sucker

Tea Creek

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Cutbow

Maple Lake

15 in · 3 lb

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Largescale sucker

Tea Creek

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Yellow perch

Cottonwood Creek

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Yellow perch

Cottonwood Creek

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FAQ about British Columbia fishing

Some of the most popular species anglers target in British Columbia, Canada include Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Largemouth bass. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Canada.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in British Columbia, Canada include Deer Lake, Shannon Lake, and Elk Lake. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Canada, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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